Dick Purcell

Acting

Dick Purcell

Born August 6, 1905 · Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Died April 10, 1944 · aged 38

Dick Purcell (born Richard Gerold Purcell, Jr.) was an American screen and stage actor. He is best known for playing Marvel Comics' Captain America in the 1944 film serial. The serial was released on February 5, and Purcell, age 38, died two months later, on 10 April 1944, the result of a fatal heart attack.

Known For

The Bank DickThe Bank Dick · 1940
The Bank Dick
★ 6.51940
MovieComedy
Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard. Soon, he is approached by charlatan J. Frothingham Waterbury about buying shares in a mining company. Egbert persuades teller Og Oggilby to lend him bank money, to be returned when the scheme pays off. Unfortunately, bank inspector Snoopington then makes a surprise appearance.
Follow the FleetFollow the Fleet · 1936
Follow the Fleet
★ 6.91936
MovieComedyRomance
When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.
Captain AmericaCaptain America · 1944
Captain America
★ 5.31944
MovieActionAdventure
Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.
Tough KidTough Kid · 1938
Tough Kid
★ 6.51938
MovieCrimeAction
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
The Case of the Velvet ClawsThe Case of the Velvet Claws · 1936
The Case of the Velvet Claws
★ 6.91936
MovieMysteryComedy
Perry and Della are finally married by his old friend, Judge Mary. They plan to go on a honeymoon, but before it can start, Perry is retained by a woman with a gun and $5000.
New MoonNew Moon · 1940
New Moon
★ 6.91940
MovieRomanceAdventure
A revolutionary leader romances a French aristocrat in Louisiana.
Bullets or BallotsBullets or Ballots · 1936
Bullets or Ballots
★ 6.61936
MovieCrimeDrama
After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.
King of the ZombiesKing of the Zombies · 1941
King of the Zombies
★ 5.21941
MovieHorrorComedy
During World War II, a small plane somewhere over the Caribbean runs low on fuel and is blown off course by a storm. Guided by a faint radio signal, they crash-land on an island. The passenger, his manservant and the pilot take refuge in a mansion owned by a doctor. The quick-witted yet easily-frightened manservant soon becomes convinced the mansion is haunted by zombies and ghosts.

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Flight CommandFlight Command · 1940
Flight Command
★ 5.91940
MovieDramaWar
A rookie flyer, Ens. Alan Drake, joins the famous Hellcats Squadron right out of flight school in Pensacola. He doesn't make a great first impression when he is forced to ditch his airplane and parachute to safety when he arrives at the base but is unable to land due to heavy fog. On his first day on the job, his poor shooting skills results in the Hellcats losing an air combat competition. His fellow pilots accept him anyways but they think he's crossed the line when they erroneously conclude that while their CO Billy Gray is away, Drake has an affair with his wife Lorna. Drake is now an outcast and is prepared to resign from the Navy but his extreme heroism in saving Billy Gray's life turns things around.

Lieut. 'Stichy' Payne